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Voyeurism

The Voyeurism crime in the state of Texas gives police the right to arrest you if they believe you “spy” (for sexual purposes) on someone without their consent in a place that should be considered private. Learn more detailed information about the Voyeurism offense below.

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Have you been charged with Voyeurism? Call criminal lawyer Paul Saputo at (888) 239-9305.

Unlawful Disclosure of Intimate Visual Material is a closely related law. The Voyeurism offense was created in 2015 by Texas SB 1135. In the same legislative session, HB 207 created the Unlawful Disclosure of Intimate Visual Material offense. Each of these offenses were labeled Penal Code Section 21.16. Both offenses are classified in the Texas Penal Code under Title 5 “Offenses Against The Person” and Chapter 21 “Sexual Offenses.” Learn more about Unlawful Disclosure of Intimate Visual Material

(a) A person commits an offense if the person, with the intent to arouse or gratify the sexual desire of the actor, observes another person without the other person’s consent while the other person is in a dwelling or structure in which the other person has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

As described below, subsections (b), (c) and (d) categorize the punishment levels for the offense.

A conviction for Voyeurism is punished as a Class C Misdemeanor,1 with a maximum possible fine under Texas state law of up to $500, unless the victim is under 14 or the state can prove you have two or more previous Voyeurism convictions.

If you have two or more prior convictions, the Voyeurism offense can be punished as a Class B misdemeanor,2 with a maximum possible fine under Texas state law of up to $2,000 and jail time of up to 180 days.